Originally Posted by WackyRicky
If it is used to tighten bolts, shouldn't it also be able to loosen bolts? Also beam type torque wrenches are pretty simple, rugged and reliable. Maybe you shouldn't use one that has a dial on it or one that *clicks* at a certain torque setting as they are more delicate but I don't see any reason why a beam-type torque wrench cannot be as a substitute for a breaker bar?
I could be wrong but that's what I think.
I agree with FantaEin, torque wrenches are made to
torque, not loosen things. I would think that using a torque wrench this way could also whack the calibration on it. I have a craftsman digitorque and I wouldn't use it to loosen even though it can. Use a breaker bar or an impact gun. :yes: